Snow Angel Crunch on Situp Bench
Combines a crunch with a snow-angel arm pattern for greater shoulder and core integration.
Core & AbsIntermediateStrengthFlexion
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: abs. Secondary: shoulders, core |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Core & Abs |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Flexion |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 10-12 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~5 kcal |
How to do it
- Lie on the sit-up bench with arms at your sides.
- Crunch the shoulders off the bench while sweeping the arms overhead like a snow angel.
- Squeeze the abs at the top.
- Lower the torso and arms with control.
- Repeat for desired reps.
Equipment
- Sit-up Bench
Coaching tips
Benefits
Combines a crunch with a snow-angel arm pattern for greater shoulder and core integration.
Common mistakes
Avoid using the arms to swing the torso up.
Make it harder
Slow the arm movement or add a pause.
Make it easier
Reduce the arm range of motion.
Breathing
Exhale as you crunch, inhale as you lower.
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